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Black Bunny - Male vocals

by Chariot Baldwin

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Review by G. W. Hill
Rating: 4 and a half (out of 5)

It wouldn’t be much of a stretch of the imagination to think that this song was some long lost hit from the 1970s. Sure, the production feels more modern, and there is a bit more of an edge, but it really fits well into the whole glam rock sound of the 70s. If this had been released in 1975, it would have been a huge hit, going into heavy rotation on the radio and selling millions of copies. It’s that kind of song.

Drums kick the song off and the driving rhythm is one of the biggest factors to it. The guitar sound is crunchy and fuzz-laden. The vocals are gritty and almost screamed. The hooks are quite contagious. The lyrics are more about word play than they are about meaning. For that reason, they really flow well. The piece just rocks. It’s literally exactly the kind of hard rock that was such a staple of 1970s popular music.

There is a melodic drop back mid-track with vocals over just the rhythm section. The call and response (or perhaps more echo) dual vocal arrangement on that part is very effective. The melodic, soaring guitar solo that follows works well. When it works to more hard-edged, gritty guitar soloing from there, it really delivers a new level of cool. The cut resolves out from there for one more vocal section before it ends.

This is a fairly short song. It packs are punch, though. Besides, there’s no point in doing more than “get in, do your job and get back out.” Too many artists seem to feel the need to keep going forever. “Keep them wanting more” should be the mantra, and is here. This is bluesy and gritty. It has a great groove. It’s got catchy hooks and a classic sound. Most importantly, it’s fun.

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BLACK BUNNY
(C) Christine M Kerr 2014
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
*For Bandcamp page*

VERSE ONE
Black Bunny
Nest of Stones
Eggs of Honey
Lazy Bones
Trees are Groovin'
Engine's wet
Tell me baby
Is it the end of the world yet?

VERSE TWO
Black Bunny
The night is cold
Where do you go
To paint the snow?
Forgotten Divas
Russian Regrets
Tell me baby
Is it the end of the world yet?

CHORUS
I need to know if it's time to start packing
I need to know if things ain't working
Cos I don't wanna be around
For the end of the world

VERSE THREE
Black Bunny
Plays guitars
Drives a spaceship
To the stars
Where's my lover?
Let me guess
Tell me baby
Is it the end of the world yet?

CHORUS
I need to know if it's time to start packing
I need to know if things ain't working
Cos I don't wanna be around
For the end of the world

BRIDGE
I know I screwed up
I know I messed up
Just say the words and I'll go ....
I know I screwed up (screwed up, screwed up)
I know I messed up (messed up, messed up)
Just say the words, and I'll go

INSTRUMENTAL

CHORUS
I need to know if it's time to start packing (Black Bunny, Black Bunny)
I need to know if things ain't working (Black Bunny, Black Bunny)
Cos I don't wanna be around
For the end of the world

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released October 1, 2014
Male Vocals: S. Jones
Written by: Christine M Kerr
Produced at Kittygroove Studios
Mastered at Viking Lounge Mastering
Black Bunny logo owned by Christine M Kerr

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Chariot Baldwin Sydney, Australia

The Universe invented Irony.

Irony is the definition of having a profound hearing loss but music seems to create itself in your head.

Fully aware she can't sing, Chariot looks for others to sing her songs, be it rock, blues, country or something else.

Watch this space. Expect a gap between productions. Either way, Chariot hopes her songs will give you something to think about. ... more

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